Candice Smart sent us this press release about Sean P, the YoungBloodz rapper formerly known as Sean Paul, making a charitable donation in his home state. Thanks to Candice for sending us this press release and a publicity photo.

Known for his charitable spirit almost as much as his rap talents, one of Atlanta's own entertainers, Sean P. (formerly known as Sean Paul of The YoungBloodz) is helping the citizens of Georgia by making a $5,000 donation to H.E.A.T., a nonprofit organization that provides energy assistant statewide for Georgians in need.

When he learned that the working poor families and senior citizens in Georgia were having difficulty affording their energy bills, he decided to do something to help. "I could hardly believe that people in my own community had to make decisions about whether to buy food and medicine or pay their energy bills," Sean P. said.

Not only did he make a contribution, but he set up a campaign with H.E.A.T. to challenge other entertainers in Georgia to get involved with energy assistance programs. Attached is a photo of Sean presenting a check to H.E.A.T. director of development, Staci Bush. -- C.S.